Copiapó Solar Project is a 390 MW solar power plant located in Chile. View location, capacity, and technical details.
Installed
Year online
Operator
Coordinates
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Technical Details
- Fuel Type
- Solar
- Capacity
- 390 MW
- Commissioned
- 2016
- Status
- Operational
- Owner
- Solarpack
- Country
- Chile
- Coordinates
- -27.350, -70.317
- Wikipedia
- Link
Carbon Footprint
tonnes / year
over ~30 yrs
Est. gCO2/kWh
Annual emissions equivalent to
Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator
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About this plant
The Copiapó Solar Project is an innovative solar power plant located in Chile, positioned at coordinates -27.3500 latitude and -70.3167 longitude. This facility features a robust energy generation capacity of 390 MW, making it a key contributor to the national energy landscape of Chile, a country that has embraced renewable energy sources in recent years. Utilizing photovoltaic technology, the Copiapó Solar Project harnesses sunlight to generate electricity, transforming solar energy into usable power through an array of solar panels. This technology is not only efficient but also aligns with Chile’s ambitious goals for increasing the share of renewable energy in its energy mix. The significance of the Copiapó Solar Project is heightened by its role in supporting local and regional grids, providing clean energy while helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As part of Chile’s commitment to energy diversification and sustainability, this solar power plant exemplifies the potential of solar energy in driving the country’s energy transition, showcasing the viability of renewables in a region blessed with abundant sunlight.
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